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Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s remote-control “Actually Smart Summon” feature after at least 16 crashes where the vehicles failed to detect stationary obstacles, raising fresh questions about the automaker’s autonomous driving promises as CEO Elon Musk gains unprecedented political influence. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the prob
Porsche AG just posted the most humiliating quarter in its 77-year history—a €967 million ($1.1 billion) operating loss that marks the luxury automaker’s first quarterly loss since going public in 2022. According to Bloomberg, the sports car manufacturer is hemorrhaging cash as it scrambles to unwind an expensive electric vehicle strategy that spectacularly backfired against…
Reuters analysis reveals Tesla is taking an unprecedented gamble in the automotive industry: staking its entire car business on models designed between 2017 and 2020 while Chinese EV makers like BYD slash development cycles to two years or less. Industry experts warn this aging product lineup threatens Tesla’s market position as competitors flood showrooms with…
Picture this: You buckle your toddler into your Tesla Model Y, step outside, and suddenly can’t get back in. Your child is trapped, and you’re reaching for a rock. Tesla is redesigning its vehicle door handles following a federal safety investigation into the 2021 Model Y, where electronic handle failures have reportedly trapped occupants, including…
Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…
A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages following a deadly 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, marking a significant legal setback that could invite more lawsuits against the electric vehicle maker, reports Reuters. This verdict highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and limitations of Tesla’s driver assistance technology. Details of…
Drama in the EV world: Tesla unleashes record perks to beat the Sept 30 deadline – is this your sign to buy? Tesla has introduced an extensive array of discounts, financing options, and perks for its electric vehicle lineup in the United States, aiming to drive sales before key federal incentives expire on September 30,…
Tesla released its Q2 2025 earnings on July 23, reporting adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share, just below the average analyst estimate, alongside revenue of $22.5 billion that fell 12% year-over-year, marking the sharpest decline in at least a decade. Gross margin came in higher than anticipated. Updated as of 16:56 EST The company…
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